The Washington Post May 30, 2026 • 13:32

Cats could help scientists better understand human cancer, study says - The Washington Post

By Kyle Melnick

A study of nearly 500 domestic cats uncovered similarities between cancer gene mutations in felines and humans.

Louise van der Weyden is a dog person. But as a scientist who studies cancer in animals, she has turned her attention to cats in recent years.
Insight into feline cancers has been like a black box, … [+71 chars]

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